Current Affairs Questions

Indian Art & Culture:

Dhrupad

Recently, renowned Dhrupad vocalist (Padma Shri awardee) Ramakant Gundecha passed away in Bhopal. Consider the following given statements about the Dhrupad:

  1. Dhrupad be a form of the Gandharva Veda, the Vedic science of music, which is a branch of Sama Veda.
  2. It is performed by a solo singer or a small number of singers in unison to the beat of the mridang rather than the tabla.
  3. Like all Indian classical music, dhrupad is modal and monophonic, with a single melodic line and no chord progression.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3

UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)

Recently, which of the following two Indian cities have been included by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in its network of Creative Cities on the occasion of World Cities Day 2019?

A
Mumbai and Hyderabad
B
Hyderabad and Chennai
C
Mumbai and Kolkata
D
Kolkata and Pune

Bhaona

Recently, the Bhaona performers from a north eastern state made a foreign debut in Abu Dhabi.Consider the following given statements about the Bhaona:

  1. Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment, with religious messages, prevalent in Nagaland, India.
  2. It is a creation of MahapurushaSrimantaSankardeva, written in the early sixteenth century.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Skandagupta

Recently, during a seminar on Skandagupta Vikramaditya, Home Ministry urged Indian historians to rewrite history from an Indian perspective. Consider the following statements about the Skandagupta:

  1. Skandagupta assumed the title of Vikramaditya after defeating Pushyamitras during his initial years of ascendancy.
  2. Bhitari pillar inscription mentions the conflict between Skandagupta and the Pushyamitras as well as the Hunas.
  3. Skandagupta issued five types of gold coins and four types of silver coins during his rule.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3

Petta Thulla

Recently, the Kerala State Pollution Board proposed to ban the chemical-based colours used during the PettaThullal ritual. Consider the following given statements about the PettaThulla:

  1. PettaThullal is a form of ritualistic sacred dance to celebrate the victory of good over evil in the legend of Lord Ayyappa of SabarimalaAyyappa Temple.
  2. It is performed during the Mandalam - Makaravilakku period (November, December and January) in the presence of thousands of devotees.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1nor 2

Rangdum Monastery

Recently, Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) invited objections or suggestions on declaring the Rangdum monastery a monument of national importance. Consider the following statements about the Rangdum monastery:

  1. Rangdum Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery belonging to the Kagyu sect.
  2. Built in 18th century, the monastery is situated at an altitude of 4,031 m. at the head of the Suru Valley, in Ladakh.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Ladakhi Shondol Dance

Recently, LadakhiShondolDance has created history by breaking into Guinness Book of World Records as the largest Ladakhi dance.Consider the following statements about the ShondolDance:

  1. The dance performance was held on concluding day of the annual week long Buddhist carnival Losar festival.
  2. It is known as the royal dance of Ladakh.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

5th Dharma-Dhamma

Recently, among which of the following given places, 5th Dharma-Dhamma was held?

A
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
B
Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
C
Rajgir, Bihar
D
Bodhgaya, Bihar

National Academy’s Foundation Day

Which of the following academy given below recently celebrated its 65th foundation day?

A
National Academy of Arts
B
India's National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama
C
National School of Drama
D
National Academy of Sciences

AadiMahotsav

In which of the following place, Aadi Mahotsav is currently being organized by the Government of India

A
Leh
B
Ranchi
C
Jaipur
D
Rourkela
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